President Donald Trump has announced he will not sign the bipartisan housing bill, which passed both chambers of Congress last month, citing his frustration over the Senate’s failure to pass the Save America Act, a strict voting law that has stalled due to insufficient support. According to a U.S. official. Trump is not expected to veto the housing legislation, allowing it to become law without his signature by 12:01 a.m. Saturday.

Trump’s Protest Over Voting Bill

Trump posted on Truth Social that he would not sign the housing bill in protest over the Senate’s inability to pass the Save America Act — the act requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates photo ID for voting. Trump described the Senate’s failure as a sign that they are “not capable” of passing the bill, which he said polls at 97% with Republicans and is also popular with “non-politician Dumocrats.”

The Save America Act has passed in the House multiple times but has stalled in the Senate due to a lack of votes to overcome the filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has acknowledged the difficulty of securing enough support; Critics, including the Campaign Legal Center, argue the act could suppress voter participation with its strict documentation requirements.

Housing Bill to Become Law Without Signature

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act was passed by the Senate with a vote of 85 to 5 and the House with 358 to 32. The bill aims to reduce housing costs by limiting large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes and temporarily prohibiting the Federal Reserve from creating a digital dollar. It was expected to become law on Saturday if Trump does not veto it.

According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of existing homes in June was $440,660, up 1.8% from $432,700 a year ago — Trump has criticized the rising cost of housing, which remains out of reach for many Americans. House Speaker Mike Johnson has echoed the president’s call for the Senate to pass the Save America Act, emphasizing election integrity.

Future of the Save America Act Uncertain

Trump and his supporters continue to push for the Save America Act to be included in a reconciliation bill, which would bypass the Senate filibuster and require only a simple majority for passage. However, the strategy remains uncertain, and no timeline has been set for such a move.

As the housing bill moves toward becoming law, the political debate over the Save America Act continues, but the bill has drawn sharp divisions, with some calling it necessary for election security and others warning it could limit voter access. Trump has not ruled out calling members of both parties “DUMB” for their stance on the issue, as he did in a recent post.